Super swamp fox any good?

[swfleur]

Can anyone tell me about the swamp fox atv?

I'm considering getting a super swamp fox for a rebuild

What is the difference between super swamp fox and swamp fox regular?
Are these good for rebuilds?

[jpswift1]

The Swamp Fox is a GREAT machine......big rugged stout frame, it has the T-20 which is the best AATV transmission out there and reliable four stroke engines. The Super Swamp Fox had plywood reinforcement in the body and it's taller to accommodate 26" tires. Are you thinking about this one? For $100 I'd jump on this ASAP.

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And click this link for some more information:

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[johnnova]

that's the same one I been looking at for parts. the guy changed his mind and wont sell it for 100 now. just talked to him did you contact him also Swfleur? I offered him more cash but he's going to get back to me now. looks like we have a bidding war now

[swfleur]

100 dollars is a pretty low offer - I'm more interested in the red Max but not sure what's in it for drive assy if anything. The swamp fox looks pretty rough but he says it drives. I will let you know if i hear back from him - not sure about any bidding war - mostly just chatting with him about what's included.

[swfleur]

Thanks JP Swift

Thank you for the link news about the Super Swamp fox - I had never even heard of them before. Looks like a big brute of an amphib

[jpswift1]

Thank you for the link news about the Super Swamp fox - I had never even heard of them before. Looks like a big brute of an amphib

They're extremely stout machines. There are a decent amount of members with them here on the site......they were made for quite a while and there are quite a few out there that are up and running still. Here's some more info on them:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/content/section/163-swamp-fox-amphibious-atv.html

Happy to help......now go get it!

[Noel Woods]

I agree with JP, the Swamp Foxes are excellent, well built machines. They are laid out simply and are easy to work on, in fact its probably the easiest amphib to work on out there. The large size means there plenty of room to work on things.
The frames are very rigid, the fiberglass is thick, and the t20 works really well in the machine.

[ARGOJIM]

the red max looks like it has a 295 poking out of it, it's early and probably still has 40 chain.

[jpswift1]

the red max looks like it has a 295 poking out of it, it's early and probably still has 40 chain.

Yep, I think you're absolutely right, Jim. That's an early single cylinder JLO engine, #40 chain, and a faded HDPE body. Someone needs to just go get both of these. And that's kind of strange because when I clicked on the ad earlier it said deleted by author and now it's back up and working again.

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[ARGOJIM]

Got the glasses on my nose today.

[johnnova]

I was planning on picking them up over the weekend but the guy backed out on his price that he came up with. the max does not have a trans and the motor doesn't run unfortunately. the swampfox ran over a year ago but was parked and left out there is the field. he said he would call me back but I guess there are other people making offers and he cant make up his mind who to sell these too now. to bad I only needed the T20 I would have most likely given the rest away if some one needed it.

[hydromike]

the swampfox ran over a year ago but was parked and left out there is the field.

It's a shame that the upper body of the 'Fox is in two pieces. I can see the back half of the top sitting on the lower tub, and I *THINK* that the front half of the upper is laying in the grass in the lower right hand corner of this picture.







If all of the pieces are there, the fiberglass wouldn't be too hard to put back together. While you're knee deep in fiberglass work, you could bump up the section of the lower tub over the tires to accommodate 26" tires to turn it into a home-grown Super Swamp Fox.

[Tomo]

HI,
All swamp foxes have the chip/fibre board that is glassed into the floor .
The timber is for holding screws [front and rear skid plates ] and to add strength to the body .
As it is under a layer of glass on the inside it acts like a secondary water tight floor
This is most likely so deteriated it will be saw dust , therefore providing no additional strength
Remedy
cut out the glass layer,clean up the f/ glass surfaces
Reassemble with a board eg artificial timber [water impervious ] and reglass to floor

The above will also allow u to inspect for fiberglass cancer [deteriated glass work turns to black mush]

tomo

[riotwarrior]

HI,
All swamp foxes have the chip/fibre board that is glassed into the floor .
The timber is for holding screws [front and rear skid plates ] and to add strength to the body .
As it is under a layer of glass on the inside it acts like a secondary water tight floor
This is most likely so deteriated it will be saw dust , therefore providing no additional strength
Remedy
cut out the glass layer,clean up the f/ glass surfaces
Reassemble with a board eg artificial timber [water impervious ] and reglass to floor

The above will also allow u to inspect for fiberglass cancer [deteriated glass work turns to black mush]

tomo

Fiberglass bodies make for real easy repairs and modifications when you want to.

What is said above is true of glass, wood and that over time it can get punky and worthless. Having many years in fiberglass I'm familiar with boats and other products with wood laminated in and as soon as you drill a hole or sink a screw you open up a can of worms for water contamination.

Still it's easy to fix and modify and get many years of service out of a good solid tub.

If I could ever find another Muscateer tub and axles, I'd cut it up and make an 8x8 with more clearance for larger tyres.

I'm quite willing to cut up mine and another to do just that.

Who ever gets this rig should have lots of fun restoring/rebuilding it.

Nice to see glass tubs instead of the plastic HDPE ones.

[hydromike]

Remedy; cut out the glass layer,clean up the f/ glass surfaces. Reassemble with a board eg artificial timber [water impervious ] and reglass to floor

I had to do this on my SSF. It was a pretty easy process. The old chip-board was replaced with marine grade plywood, glassed over and repainted.